Covenant

Districts

Diamond District
The Diamond District is certainly the richest one in the city. The Satrap's palace (though modest by Realm standards, it is still impressive in size standing against most of the architecture in the city) is here, as well as the winter homes of his Four Advisors. The Diamond District carries the illusion of being extra tall -- It is built on an elevated slope in the land, and its buildings are usually at least four stories, and in many places, often more, as opposed to many other places in the city, where buildings rarely exceed four stories. There are no taverns; all residences here are privately owned. There are restaraunts and salons, though they are expensive, conspicuous, and at times, exclusive. It is the only area of the city where extra jade was spent in the name of luxury. Most of the city's Dragon-Blooded population has at least some sort of holding here. It is the only area of the city whose population is closely watched as a matter of course -- the satrap's guards keep him informed of who is near his seat of power.

Vorpal District
The most traditionally residential district in the city, it is at the bottom of the hill upon which Diamond District sits. Many of the city's permanent residents live here, though the amount of time they actually spend at their homes varies with the season and time of week. There are a number of taverns in this district, and at least a few of them have lodging available at any given time. Their most common customers are the people who live there, though visitors from other cities will occasionally opt to stay in this district if they have acquaintances who are permanent residents of the city.

Tempest Plaza
Tempest Plaza is the city's cultural district, if it can be said to had one. Neighborhoods are few, but the district is oft-visited. Those who do inhabit the neighborhoods are often wealthier than those in the Vorpal District -- they are the mining operation supervisors, the market owners, the foreign investors on extended stay, etc. Also, what ministry offices aren't in the Diamond District (to be determined -Dan) are housed here. There are taverns and markets here. The taverns tend to be more expensive, though not ludicrously so, and the markets are generally the only place in the city where minor luxuries can be obtained -- stylish tanned winterwear, aesthetically pleasing furniture and equipment, and the like. Any citizens with the time or skill to profit from their artistic talents probably sell their goods here. The Abbott has a modest lakefront villa here, and there is a small dock here where an iceboat ferries worshippers to and from the Air Dragon shrine during lit hours at no cost. There are several places here where large social gatherings are held, when they do occur.

Pyramid Square
Neighborhoods are largely inhabited by mercenaries and their families; formerly lodging for Legionnaires. (more to follow tomorrow afternoon before session)